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WAIS swimmer Brianna Throssell at 16 years of age has equalled her personal best in the 200m butterfly at the World Short Course Championships in Turkey despite narrowly missing out on the final for the event.

One of Western Australia's greatest ever Paralympic athletes has called time on a long and successful career, after Darren Gardiner, known as "The Bear" this week announced his retirement.

WAIS cyclist Mel Hoskins spoke with SBS Cycling Central recently reflecting on her London Olympic experience, her future road ambitions and the long path to Rio.

The Australian Youth men's team has held off a late fight back from the United States of America to claim seventh position at the tournament with a nail-biting 5-4 win on Day 9 at Challenge Stadium.

An extra time wonder strike from goal sneak Kieran Govers clinched the Kookaburras a 2-1 extra time victory over the Netherlands and with it a fifth consecutive Champions Trophy title.

The WAIS Sailing group has enjoyed a successful week at the Sail Melbourne World Cup, with WAIS athletes medalling in every class represented.

WAIS kayaker Shannon Reynolds has been selected in a 16 strong canoe/kayak team for the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival to be held in Sydney.

Perth Glory let a two goal lead slip in its weekend clash with the Brisbane Roar, settling for a 2-2 draw that sees the club remain firmly in the race for a maiden finals berth.

The Australian Youth women's team has triumphed 10-6 over Brazil to finish seventh at the FINA World Youth Water Polo >

Perth Glory missed an opportunity to consolidate its position at the top the W-League ladder on Wednesday evening after suffering a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Canberra, only the Glory's second loss of the season.